Director, Projects and Programs

Department of the Premier and Cabinet
Job reference: 603783
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to EveryoneAbout the DepartmentThe Department of the Premier and Cabinet (DPC) drives the Premier's priorities in South Australia. Our vision is to be the heart of government through providing important leadership, trusted advice and strategy as well as central support services for the social, environmental and economic issues that we face. Our staff enjoy working with colleagues who value integrity, knowledge and intellectual capability. They exemplify the public sector purpose: Making a difference so South Australia thrives.About the Business - Lot FourteenThe business unit within the Department of the Premier and Cabinet is leading the management and delivery of Lot Fourteen, transforming the former Royal Adelaide Hospital site into a world class innovation district with a curated, collaborative research and business ecosystem dedicated to driving productivity and solving complex global challenges. The unit is also now responsible for the implementation of the South Australia Innovation Places Leadership Framework which aims to drive the connections between government, research, industry and business for effective collaboration to make significant global impacts for the state.Led by the State Innovation Places Lead, the cross-government project team has responsibility for the development of the 7.5 hectare Lot Fourteen site, curation of the innovation community and activation of the district which will be expanded through connectivity across the state's innovation places.One of the most exciting urban renewal projects in Australia, Lot Fourteen is the centrepiece of the 10 year Adelaide City Deal to provide a springboard for innovation and bring together the State's leading abilities in enabling critical technologies with a focus on defence, space, cyber and green technology.Lot Fourteen is already home to a skilled workforce of more than 1,700 people from more than 160 businesses, attracting some of the world's most innovative organisations including Amazon Web Services, Myriota and Google.The district is also home to research and industry powerhouses such as the Australian Space Agency, SmartSat CRC, Australian Cyber Collaboration Centre, the Australian Institute for Machine Learning and Stone & Chalk.Role Highlights

• Leading the delivery of projects shaping the state's innovation ecosystem.
• Critical engagement and collaboration with organisations and stakeholders.
• Leadership of a dynamic, high-performing project team.

Role DetailsThe role is responsible for complex strategic analysis, project management and the operating model planning and delivery of three major Lot Fourteen projects, funded under the Adelaide City Deal agreement, including the Innovation Hub, Australian Defence Technologies Academy and Tarrkarri Centre for First Nations Cultures (currently paused). The role is also responsible for ideating and scoping new Projects and industry-led programs, aligned to the vision and objectives of Lot Fourteen to inform the future build form developments.Special Conditions:

• The Incumbent will be required to participate in the department's Performance Management Program.
• The Incumbent may be assigned to another position at this remuneration level or equivalent.
• This role requires a National Criminal History check.
• This role requires the incumbent to undergo psychometric testing.

Essential Qualifications:

• Possess a discipline relevant tertiary qualification.

ClassificationSAESLevel1 - ExecutiveSalary Range$179,720 - $276,492 p.a.DurationUp to 36 monthsEnquiries toDi Dixon
State Project Lead
Phone: 0404 892 076
Email: diane.dixon@sa.gov.au
Applications close: 10/07/2024 11:00 PMAttachments:
-Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.